Catholic Social Thought: Encyclicals and Documents from Pope Leo XIII to Pope Francis

Catholic Social Thought: Encyclicals and Documents from Pope Leo XIII to Pope Francis

An exceptional reference and teaching tool, this is the single most comprehensive collection available of the primary documents of Catholic social thought, each presented with an introductory essay and helpful notes. "This collection of texts is useful for classes focusing on the Catholic social tradition precisely because they bring key texts from that tradition together in one place, allowing for easy reference in the classroom." -- Reviews in Religion and Theology David J. O Brien is Professor Emeritus of Catholic Studies at the College of the Holy Cross. He has served as President of the Catholic Historical Association. Thomas A. Shannon is Professor Emeritus of Religion and Social Ethics in the Department of Humanities and Arts at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester MA.